Force Civil Staff Sergeant

Objective

I am seeking a position that will utilize my extensive experience in managing and executing construction projects to successful completion. I believe that the qualities and skills of leadership, teamwork, commitment, hard work and integrity, refined in my parallel military and civilian careers, are of significant benefit to an employer. I am confident, with the proven ability to work under pressure, and I possess excellent analytical, issues resolution, organizational, time-management, verbal, interpersonal and written communications skills.

Experience

Construction Project Superintendent

Legacy Restoration, Plymouth, MN (January 2021 – Present)

Managed three large commercial restoration projects to successful completion. Responsibilities included assessing, ordering, and managing accurate quantities of materials needed for project; interfacing and coordinating project directives and deliverables with sub-contractors and crews; participating in regular interactions with organizational and customer leadership for project planning, management, logistics, and status updates.

Managed successful completion of fifty-eight (58) roofing projects. Responsibilities included oversight and management of centrally-ordered project materials, including augmenting shortages in a timely fashion to ensure on-time project completion OR assuring accurate accounting and return of any overage; interfacing and coordinating project directives and deliverables with sub-contractors and crews; participating in regular interactions with organizational leadership and customers for project planning, management, logistics, and status updates.

Owner, Excavation Project Manager, Demolition Project Manager, and Excavator/Operator

Rayco Excavating, St. Paul, MN (1992 - 2020)

Responsible for all aspects of running a business specializing in commercial and residential excavation, demolition, and residential sewer installation

Responsible for managing all financial aspects of a company with annual revenue between $450,000 and $800,000… including budgeting, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial documentation for purposes of tax accounting

Responsible for acquisition and life-cycle management of over $750,000 in equipment and assets

Skilled in compiling the requirements and information necessary to build competitive job estimates

Maintained comprehensive knowledge of and ability to seek clarifying information for MN construction codes and requirements by locality

Maintained a solid working knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations specific to the construction industry

Completed annual registrations and renewals with regulatory agencies, as well as completion of required documentation for compliance with small business and disadvantaged business requirements and reporting

Maintained knowledge/awareness of licensing and bonding requirements of metropolitan area cities and townships where performing work, and maintained compliance

Maintained a comprehensive understanding of and ability to work with job specifications, blueprints, as-builts, and other critical project documentation

Maintained familiarity and compliance with MN Gopher State One Call laws, initiatives, safety information and party responsibilities

Provided contractor oversight and management for various domains including asbestos abatement, pest control, disposal services, and hazardous waste disposal

Staff Sergeant

United States Air Force Civil Engineers (2012 – 2013)

Served as construction projects crew leader, with an average crew of 10

Managed various civil engineering projects, with a focus on concrete installations and fence building

Chief Petty Officer, Retired

United States Navy Reserve Construction Battalions / Seabees (1988 – 2012)

Assistant Officer-in-Charge for the Minneapolis Detachment of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25, with an average staffing contingent of 90+ personnel

Responsible for directing the day-to-day operations, work force management, scheduling, asset management, logistics acquisition and distribution for Navy Construction Battalion projects

Supervised a Navy construction battalion crew of approximately 100 personnel, constructing temporary living quarters for Navy field hospital personnel in Rota, Spain

Provided oversight and management for 2 major projects in Afghanistan (design and construction of training/operations pad for Joint Special Operations Command AND construction of a military base parking lot); each project required more than 10,000 yards of concrete; responsible for managing project crew of 12

Provided oversight and management of 4 major projects in Iraq, including construction of an ammunition depot, construction of new/secured military base access point, excavation/installation of 3+ miles of telecom cable and 70+ junction boxes, and preparation of 1+ miles of building pad for installation of 18’ concrete wall for military base expansion; served as detachment Assistant Officer-in-Charge, with 23 Navy personnel and responsibility for platoon of 40 U.S. Army engineers

Used the U.S. Navy’s Construction Battalion Construction Management (CBCM) software to develop construction project plans and milestones, coordinate logistics, coordinate man hours, and manage the on-time, on-budget, and status reporting demands of each project

Provided contractor oversight for all Afghanistan and Iraq projects, focusing on quality assurance and viability of all locally-acquired construction project materials and services

Education

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (1987 - 1992)

Bachelor of Arts – History / Business Management

Certifications, Training, and Professional Affiliations

MN Department of Labor and Industry Pipe Layers Certification

MN Department of Health Asbestos Supervisor License (not current)

MN Pollution Control Agency On-site Sewage System Installation Certification (not current)

Community Affiliations and Service

U.S. Veteran of a Foreign War, Afghanistan and Iraq

Junior Vice Commander (2016 – 2018) and Senior Vice Commander (2018 – Present), V.F.W. Post 5

Cub Scouts Cubmaster, 2012 - Present

Boy Scouts Assistant Scoutmaster, 2015 – Present

Boy Scouts Unit Commissioner, 2019 – Present

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